How to Find Cheap Website Hosting and Domain Registration

dania1021 · 12-07-2011, 03:27 AM

What are two vital things you need if you are planning the setup of your first small business website? You need a domain name and a place to host your website.

The host is web server that actually stores the files that comprise your website, and the domain name (like a street address) tells a person’s browser where to find those files when they type your domain name into the browser’s address bar.

When searching for a webhosting and domain registration company don’t base you search only on the “cheapest.” There are many QUALITY and affordable options out there for each of these services. A simple Internet search for “website hosting” and “domain registration” will give you a number of selections, but the key is to be able to choose the best cheap webhosting and domain registration companies that offers all the features for your specific criteria.

Domain Registration. Be sure that the domain name registrar you choose has competitive prices for the types of domains you want. Unless there is a good reason to do otherwise, you will probably want to register a new “.com” domain name rather than a “.net” or any of the other many top-level domains that are now available.

If you are going to be registering more than one domain name, some registrars provide significant discounts over their single registration price, so use this as a point of comparison.

Do you want WHOIS privacy protection for your domain? Unless your domain registrar offers this protection, anyone can look up the name and address of the person who has registered any domain name on the Internet (i.e., your name and address). Some domain registrars charge separately for this service, while others included in the price of the registration. Take this into account when you are figuring out your total costs.

Webhosting. Different web hosting companies have a variety of features that go with their hosting account offerings, and you need ensure that whatever web host you choose will be able to give you everything you need for your specific needs to operate your website. Saving a few dollars a month on a hosting contract isn’t much of a bargain if you can’t run the website you want.

For example, look to see if each potential web host offers reliable shopping cart software and SSL certificates if you’re going to want these to be part of your website.

There are many webhosting companies that provide free webhosting. Why? Well sometimes it really is not free because costs or fees come in another form. Also, many free hosts only allow you to use certain pre-formatted website templates, and they place advertising on your website.

Also, if you want to have your domain name direct to your free hosted website, the webhost will usually charge a fee for that service. Otherwise, you’ll have to send your customers and prospects to a URL that contains the name of that free hosting company.

Last, you may have to determine whether to register your domain name with the same company that you use to host your website. Many companies offer exceptional discounts to customers that purchased both of these services. However, this can be an unwise decision because if you have problems with the company who either hosts your website or is your domain name registrar, the problems will automatically carry over into the other aspect of your website.

Dania
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12-07-2011, 03:27 AM	#1
dania1021 Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 608 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 6 Thanked 88 Times in 71 Posts	How to Find Cheap Website Hosting and Domain Registration What are two vital things you need if you are planning the setup of your first small business website? You need a domain name and a place to host your website. The host is web server that actually stores the files that comprise your website, and the domain name (like a street address) tells a person’s browser where to find those files when they type your domain name into the browser’s address bar. When searching for a webhosting and domain registration company don’t base you search only on the “cheapest.” There are many QUALITY and affordable options out there for each of these services. A simple Internet search for “website hosting” and “domain registration” will give you a number of selections, but the key is to be able to choose the best cheap webhosting and domain registration companies that offers all the features for your specific criteria. Domain Registration. Be sure that the domain name registrar you choose has competitive prices for the types of domains you want. Unless there is a good reason to do otherwise, you will probably want to register a new “.com” domain name rather than a “.net” or any of the other many top-level domains that are now available. If you are going to be registering more than one domain name, some registrars provide significant discounts over their single registration price, so use this as a point of comparison. Do you want WHOIS privacy protection for your domain? Unless your domain registrar offers this protection, anyone can look up the name and address of the person who has registered any domain name on the Internet (i.e., your name and address). Some domain registrars charge separately for this service, while others included in the price of the registration. Take this into account when you are figuring out your total costs. Webhosting. Different web hosting companies have a variety of features that go with their hosting account offerings, and you need ensure that whatever web host you choose will be able to give you everything you need for your specific needs to operate your website. Saving a few dollars a month on a hosting contract isn’t much of a bargain if you can’t run the website you want. For example, look to see if each potential web host offers reliable shopping cart software and SSL certificates if you’re going to want these to be part of your website. There are many webhosting companies that provide free webhosting. Why? Well sometimes it really is not free because costs or fees come in another form. Also, many free hosts only allow you to use certain pre-formatted website templates, and they place advertising on your website. Also, if you want to have your domain name direct to your free hosted website, the webhost will usually charge a fee for that service. Otherwise, you’ll have to send your customers and prospects to a URL that contains the name of that free hosting company. Last, you may have to determine whether to register your domain name with the same company that you use to host your website. Many companies offer exceptional discounts to customers that purchased both of these services. However, this can be an unwise decision because if you have problems with the company who either hosts your website or is your domain name registrar, the problems will automatically carry over into the other aspect of your website. Dania www.makingmoneyhowot.biz www.momsebizblog.blogspot.com www.homebusinesstalk.biz
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